Spiritual care

Our teams offer spiritual care services to all patients, residents and families, regardless of faith, background or tradition. We honour each person’s wishes and unique journey.

Chaplain services

Our chaplains are on-site to respond to a wide range of needs.

They may:

support you with end-of-life concerns, including ceremonies, memorial planning and decision-making
help you explore meaning and purpose in life
support you during grief and loss
explore ethical concerns facing patients, residents and staff
provide religious care (prayer, requests for sacraments or visits from faith leaders)
help you explore your understanding of God or the Divine
arrange a quiet space for you in the chapel

Indigenous care liaison services

Some of our sites have Indigenous care liaisons to support Indigenous patients, residents and families.

They may:

provide comfort
provide and honour Indigenous traditions and ceremonies, such as smudging
help ensure a spirit of hospitality for Indigenous persons
provide opportunities for caregivers to understand culturally appropriate care and apply their learnings
serve as a communication link between Covenant Health and the Indigenous community

Indigenous Support Line

Indigenous patients, residents and families may also receive support from trained Indigenous listeners by calling the Indigenous Support Line run by Alberta Health Services.

The service offers: